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The Kingdom of Stars

Mar 17, 2019 14:31:59 GMT -5

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Post by The Kingdom of Stars on Mar 17, 2019 14:31:59 GMT -5

A Guide to corvidae

The Corvidae are supernaturally tied to their ancestors, the Kingdom of Stars. These ties allow them to perform prayers that have an actual use. A Corvidae is chosen by the Kingdom of Stars through the gift of a raven companion. Upon gaining a raven companion, a wolf will become a Corvidae Greenhorn and will take on the name of a bird to honor their connection to the flying creatures. When training to be a Corvidae, the training in prayers is what takes the longest to master. Aside from saying the prayers, the wolf’s connection to the Kingdom of Stars must also be true. The closer a wolf is to the Kingdom of Stars, the stronger their prayers become. Although this closeness does not need to directly link to the wolf liking or worshiping the Kingdom of Stars, they must have a connection to perform prayers.

These prayers will be used alongside herbs in order to help heal the injured and sick, as well as to bless the Kingdom with prosperity. When wolves say that the Corvidae have the stars in their paws, it is meant quite literally. When a prayer is correctly performed, the wolf’s paws will glow and spark just like a star would, and then they must press their paws to the desired area to effect. Although this does not physically hurt the Corvidae to perform, it does drain the energy of the wolf quite quickly. Overuse of this gift can kill a wolf from exhaustion, yet a good meal and rest often brings a Corvidae back into working order.

The Kingdom of Stars will communicate with a wolf outside of the Raven Tree through dreams or through birds. These prophecies will often be warnings or new information that the wolf is in need of. Prophecies are rare, and as such, will be given out by the Kingdom of Stars. If you wish you discuss your Corvidae having a prophecy, please contact the staff!

Prayers can be used multiple times on a wolf to cover larger areas, yet you must keep in mind the wolf’s abilities as well as their energy levels. When training a Corvidae Greenhorn, they often start out with the simple prayer of purifying water, which will turn a small puddle of muddy water clear. A Corvidae Greenhorn can expect to train for twice as long as a Guardian greenhorn before mastering the prayers and herbs.

→ vows ←

A Corvidae takes three vows when becoming a Corvidae Greenhorn. They are as follows:

.01 ― I vow to never eat or harm a bird. They are our connection to the Kingdom of Stars.
.02 ― I vow to never take a mate. We must be free of the ties of blood in order to truly serve the Kingdom of Stars.
.03 ― I vow to always help a wolf in need. A corvidae sees no borders when a wolf is in need.

→ ravens ←

A Corvidae is chosen at an early age by a raven. This raven will stay with the wolf for the remainder of the wolf's life, being its companion in all things. The relationship between a Corvidae and their Raven is sacred above all else. The only communication that a Raven and a Greenhorn Corvidae will have upon uniting will be the Raven giving the Greenhorn Corvidae it's name, through their linked minds. When a Greenhorn Corvidae becomes a Corvidae in full and has their ceremony beneath the Raven Tree, they will awaken with the ability to mentally communicate fluently with their Raven. Please keep in mind, that the Ravens do have a personality and a mind of their own. They should not follow their Corvidae blindly, but be helpful in times of need!

→ herbs ←

.01 ― ALOE VERA:

The sticky liquid from within the leaves can be used to soothe burns, sore paw pads, and to topically heal minor wounds and prevent infections. Swallowing small portions of the liquid can help to ease stomach aches.

.02 ― DAISY LEAF:

Eases sore joints, and gives strength. Chewed into a paste.

.03 ― DANDELION:

The white liquid from the stem can be applied to bee stings to soothe them. The leaves can also be chewed to act as a painkiller.

.04 ― HONEY:

Given to wolves to ease soreness of throats or to help pups take particularly foul tasting herbs.

.05 ― JUNIPER BERRIES:

Gives strength, soothes bellyaches, and can help with troubled breathing. Can also be used to soothe anxious wolves.

.06 ― LAVENDER:

Given to wolves to ease anxiety and also to reduce fever. Sweet-smelling and can be used to hide the scent of death. Often used to mark the dead before burial.

.07 ― MOSS:

Used to stem bleeding and to cover wounds to hold poultices in place. Often used alongside burrs, twigs, or cobwebs.

→ prayers ←

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.01 ― TO PURIFY WATER:

“Let the reflection true, shine through.”

.02 ― TO STOP BLEEDING:

“Crimson, O Crimson, ebb your tide. Come forth no further outside.”

.03 ― TO MEND A BROKEN BONE:

“Set fast, set true, let what has broken lie anew.”

.04 ― TO SURVIVE A LONG TRIP / STRENGTH:

“Let the Kingdom of Stars be your strength, your guiding paw, and your protector, and may your journey be bright and true, as the stars above.”

.05 ― TO CURE POISON:

“Although struck with poison, let the chosen revive. Ease their suffering, and let them survive.”

.06 ― TO CURE GREYSCRATCH (MANGE):

“Itch no more, scratch no more, let the heat subside. Grow back what once was lupine.”

― Greyscratch is a highly contagious disease that causes fur loss and intense itching. The spots exposed from the itching will often form lesions and crust over. A wolf with this disease in the winter is often thought already dead, as the cold can kill them more easily. Often, aloe vera is used as well as prayers in order to cure this disease

.07 ― TO CURE WHITEFEVER (DISTEMPER):

“Bring strength and speed. Let the sickness heed.”

― Whitefever is a highly contagious sickness that begins with appetite loss, discharge from the eyes and nose, and fever. It heightens to extreme dehydration from being unable to keep fluids, and ends in seizures. In pups it is often fatal, but adults can survive with proper care and prayers.

.08 ― TO CURE BLACKCOUGH (PNEUMONIA):

“Breathe in, breathe out. Let the sickness within ease out.”

― Blackcough is a sickness that grows in the chest. A wolf will start with a smaller cough, that will usually escalate to shortness of breath and wheezing when breathing, as well as weakness and a fever. Treatment is usually honey to soothe the throat, juniper berries, and prayers.

.09 ― TO SEND THE DEAD TO THE KINGDOM OF STARS:

“Kingdom of Stars, please welcome this wolf with open paws. They have been faithful and upheld the Laws of the Land in your honor. Allow them to join your ranks amongst your twinkling fields of stars.”

.10 ― TO BLESS A LITTER / A PUP:

“May the Kingdom of Stars let your life be long and prosperous, your paws be swift and true, and your heart full of the love of the pack.”

.11 ― TO BLESS A UNION:

“Let your union be fruitful, and your love be youthful, from now until you meet again amongst the Kingdom of Stars.”

.12 ― TO CURSE A WOLF:

“Blood and bone, scourge of your kin, let the evil seep within.”

― Curses can cause a wolf to turn away from the Kingdom of Stars, and it will twist their heart with darkness. To be used only in extreme circumstances, as curses are known to kill the wolves who cast them.

.13 ― TO PUT A WOLF TO SLEEP:

“From the moonbeams above, let your dreams take flight.”

Edited Mar 25, 2019 11:01:56 GMT -5 By The Kingdom of Stars

Elaedria

Mar 19, 2019 15:58:28 GMT -5

.06 → A Guide to Corvidae

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Post by Elaedria on Mar 19, 2019 15:58:28 GMT -5

update log

3.19.2019 ―

Added Ravens
Added the 'To Put a Wolf to Sleep' prayer. Thank you Tali for the suggestion!

3.21.2019 ―

Added naming conventions for Corvidae. All Corvidae Greenhorns will give up their birth name and change their name to that of a species bird upon being chosen by their Raven companions. Thank you Taxx for the suggestion!

Edited Mar 21, 2019 20:11:45 GMT -5 By Elaedria

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